Bubba Smith NFL Star

Bubba Smith NFL Star, Former NFL defensive star Bubba Smith, who found a second successful career as an actor, died Wednesday in Los Angeles at age 66. Los Angeles County coroner’s spokesman Ed Winter said Smith was found dead at his home in Baldwin Hills. Winter said he did not know the circumstances or causes of death.

Police spokesman Richard French said that death seems suspicious.

The first overall pick in 1967 after a career in the State stunning Michigan, Smith 6-foot-7 for five seasons with the Baltimore Colts and two seasons, each with Oakland and Houston. He won the 1971 Super Bowl with the Colts.

One of the most feared defensive ends in the game, Smith often drew two blockers, however, was effective enough to make two Pro Bowls and All-Pro team.

His best work, however, was in college, and Smith was enshrined in the Hall of Fame College Football in 1988.

“It was just a nice guy,” said former teammate at Michigan State, Robert Viney in a statement released through the university. “His size made him an intimidating figure, but he was a true gentleman. He was a helluva player.”

The team said in a statement it would take a “significant part” of training camp. Detroit opens the season at home against Cincinnati on Aug. 12. The Lions begin the regular season at Tampa Bay on September 11.

Fairley, the Lombardi Trophy winner at Auburn national champion last season, was injured on Monday and was in a walking cast a day later after X-rays showed no significant damage.

He was sent to Charlotte, North Carolina, for further evaluation Wednesday morning, and Dr. Bob Anderson performed the surgery. The team gave no details about the procedure.